Job Description
Join an expanding group of Trauma Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers at a community Level III
Trauma Center in west central Pennsylvania. UPMC Altoona is recruiting full and part-time Trauma and
Emergency General Surgeons. Must have an MD or equivalent, board certification in General Surgery
and Surgical Critical Care, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with the ability to obtain an
unrestricted PA license.  Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of practice
experience.Opportunity DetailsFull-time position is 14 days per month in 1 or 2 blocks that includes
in-house and back-up call shiftsPart-time position is 7 days per month and includes full-time
benefits package100% Acute Care practice – no elective practiceCover trauma alerts and EGS
consultationsRound on 12-bed STICU, step-down unit, and medical/surgical floorsProvide surgical
backup for difficult airway alertsOn-site clinic 1 day/week is covered by APP and supported by
surgeon when neededAdvanced Practice Provider coverage 24/7Over 1,600 trauma patients/year; 95%
blunt traumaOver 500 trauma & EGS cases/yearED volume: 50,000/yearCerner EMR – transitioning to Epic
in fall 2025Â What we OfferCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceUp to $24K quality
incentive per year, based on specific quality metrics updated annuallyTotal compensation potential
exceeds $540k, working 14 days per monthAdditional shift and hourly rates for in-house and backup
call$5,000 CME allowance per year$50K Sign-on bonusUp to $10K in Relocation ReimbursementOutstanding
benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insuranceRetirement plan with
employer matchAbout UPMC Altoona and UPMCUPMC Altoona is a recognized leader in providing
high-quality, patient-centered health care services in west central Pennsylvania – a 4-star CMS
hospital with an A grade in hospital safetyUPMC Altoona cares for more than one million residents
yearly from the New York to Maryland border, providing life-saving trauma and emergency care,
essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services.The UPMC Altoona health system includes
one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, over a dozen outpatient clinics and ancillary
facilities, more than 400 physicians and advance practice providers, and nearly 3,000 employees.UPMC
Altoona is a health care hub whose primary service area includes Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon,
Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties. UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider
and insurer92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty
hospitalsOver 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sitesUPMC is inventing new models of accountable,
cost-effective, patient-centered careClosely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, ranked among
the top 10 recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998About the
CommunityAltoona and the surrounding communities feature both rural and small city living and boasts
an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment with its proximity to Penn State
University.Altoona is a 40-minute drive to State College/Penn State University and 2 to 5-hours from
Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City.Daily Amtrak train service
to New York and Pittsburgh and daily flights to and from Charlotte, NC available locally. Other
airports in the surrounding region offer direct flights to both national and international
destinations.With affordable homes, the cost-of-living index is lower than national and state
indices.Altoona is listed among BestPlaces “Most Secure Places to Live,” “Least Stressful Small
Cities,” “Best Small Cities for Crime,” and “Best Places to Live.”Family-oriented community with
Excellent school systemsUnlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities – hiking, biking, paddling,
fishing, skiing, golfing, and more!
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Trauma Surgery
- Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Contact: Lori Leo (Physician Recruiter)
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